Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech

Leader: Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam,
hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz.
Blessed are You, Holy One our God, Ruler of the Universe,
who brings forth bread from the earth. Amen.
All: We praise you, God, for the abundance of the earth.
You give all creatures their food in due season.
Leader: We give thanks for your grace, that when we were slaves in Egypt, you set us free.
All: You commanded us to remember our bondage,
to remember your mighty acts, and to remember all those who are still oppressed.
Leader: We come to your table to share this bread that you give to all people.
All: We receive it with praise and thanksgiving,
and pray that by your grace we may bear it to all of your Beloved,
especially those who hunger, in the name of Christ. Amen.